Are These Pitchers Breaking Out? (3/31 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

The Fantasy Baseball Today podcast for March 31, 2026, dives into early-season pitching breakout candidates following Monday's action, spotlighting several pitchers who showed promise in their first starts. Frank Stample, Scott White, and Chris Towers analyze Jack Leiter’s impressive debut with a revamped pitch mix, Mike Soroka’s dominant shutout performance with a heavy emphasis on his slurve, and Lance McCullers’ surprising return from injury with a new cutter. The hosts also highlight Parker Messick, Landon Roop, and Kyle Harrison as intriguing waiver wire options, discussing their pitch arsenal changes and potential fantasy upside. While cautioning against overreacting to small samples, they emphasize the importance of early-season waiver wire activity, especially in shallower leagues, where unexpected performances can yield high returns. The episode also covers key injury updates, roster moves, and deep-league hitter pickups, including Jose Altuve’s strong start and emerging names like Cole Young and Joey Weimer. The hosts stress that April performance has no greater predictive value than any other stretch of the season, urging listeners to remain disciplined and open-minded.